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Janurary 30, 2012
Attention emerging composers in Toronto and the GTA! CMC Ontario is accepting proposals for the Toronto Emerging Composer Award 2012. This annual award will support the creation of a new musical work, or the completion of an existing music-based project. It will be offered to the candidate who best demonstrates artistic excellence matched by innovation, experimentation, and a willingness to take risks. The award is valued at $6,000. Deadline is February 24th. Read it here...
Janurary 26, 2012
Associate Composers Claude Vivier, Anthony Genge, and Michael Oesterle to be featured in the Victoria Symphony New Music Festival 2012. Read it here...
December 20, 2011
The Canadian Music Centre will be closed Friday, December 23rd at noon and will reopen Tuesday, January 3rd.
December 1, 2011
Centrediscs, the award winning recording label of the Canadian Music Centre is celebrating! We are proud to announce the release of three outstanding albums: Eve Egoyan's Returnings, Allan Gilliland's O Music, and Centrediscs: 30 Years,a special edition two-disc compilation of great works from Canadian composers from all across Canada.
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November 29, 2011
The Canadian Music Centre is pleased to announce that Associate Composer John Estacio was the 2011 recipient of the SOCAN Jan V. Matajcek Classical Music Award. On behalf of everyone at the CMC we extend our best wishes and congratulations to John.
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November 15, 2011
CMC Ontario is pleased to announce that we are welcoming proposals from CMC Associate Composers for the Harry Freedman Award for Recording. The award (valued at $1500) is intended to support the professional recording of a previously performed work. The deadline for proposals is January 9th, 2012. For complete application information, follow the link below.
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November 14, 2011
The Ruth Watson Henderson Choral Composition Competition is a contest for new choral works. This biennial competition alternates between pieces for treble voice choirs and for mixed choirs. The 2011 competition asked for an SA or SSA work for children’s choir, which could be either a cappella or accompanied by piano. The eligible composers must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants, residing in Canada; their submissions must be original; they must not have been previously commissioned or published, and must have been composed within the last two years.
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November 1, 2011
CMC Associate Composer E Scott Wilkinson passed away on October 14, 2011. An excellent composer, conductor and teacher, he will be missed by the music communities that he impacted throughout his life, in Canada, Germany, and elsewhere.
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October 31, 2011
CMC Associate Composers Dean Burry wins the Louis Applebaum Composers Award
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October 24, 2011
CMC Associate Composers Marcus Goddard and Peter Hannan win Western Canadian Music Awards
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October 24, 2011
CMC Associate Composer Anita Sleeman passed away on October 18, 2011. A great musician and composer, her loss is truly felt by the Canadian music community.
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October 22, 2011
On October 22nd, 2011, at Fraserview Church in Richmond, BC, CMC Associate Composer Jocelyn Morlock’s piece Ned the Neck will be premiered by the BCMEA’s Honour Wind Ensemble. Ned the Neck is a short work for high school level wind ensemble. This performance will be part of the BCMEA Conference: Forte 2011: Growing Strong in Music Education, which is taking place at the River Rock Casino Resort between October 20th – 22nd, 2011
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October 14, 2011
The Canadian Music Centre is very pleased to announce that it has appointed Matthew Fava as the new Regional Director for the Ontario Region. Matthew will take the place of Jason van Eyk who held the position for 7 years. Matthew has an undergraduate degree in History and Communications from York University. Following his undergrad, Matthew began working at CHRY community radio station first as the music director, then as the program coordinator.
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The Canadian Music Centre is very pleased to announce that it has appointed Matthew Fava as the new Regional Director for the Ontario Region. Matthew will take the place of Jason van Eyk who held the position for 7 years. Matthew has an undergraduate degree in History and Communications from York University. Following his undergrad, Matthew began working at CHRY community radio station first as the music director, then as the program coordinator.
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October 13, 2011
Centrediscs' newest release Tapestries features pianist Christina Petrowska Quilico and the music of CMC Associate Composers George Fiala and Heather Schmidt. Physical copies of Tapestries are now available for pre-sale at The Canadian Music Centre. Tapestries will be available for sale online at the Canadian Music Centre by November 8th.
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Centrediscs' newest release Tapestries features pianist Christina Petrowska Quilico and the music of CMC Associate Composers George Fiala and Heather Schmidt. Physical copies of Tapestries are now available for pre-sale at The Canadian Music Centre. Tapestries will be available for sale online at the Canadian Music Centre by November 8th.
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October 5, 2011
Produced in partnership with the Canadian Music Centre BC Region and New Music in New Places, a National initiative of the Canadian Music Centre generously supported by the SOCAN Foundation and the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage (Canada Music Fund). This stimulating collaborative project pairs ten exceptional local choreographers with works by ten renowned BC composers, to create an evening of ten-minute works inspired by their personal experiences of Vancouver. Location: Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie St, Vancouver Contact: 604.606.6400 or visit www.thedancecentre.ca
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Produced in partnership with the Canadian Music Centre BC Region and New Music in New Places, a National initiative of the Canadian Music Centre generously supported by the SOCAN Foundation and the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage (Canada Music Fund). This stimulating collaborative project pairs ten exceptional local choreographers with works by ten renowned BC composers, to create an evening of ten-minute works inspired by their personal experiences of Vancouver. Location: Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie St, Vancouver Contact: 604.606.6400 or visit www.thedancecentre.ca
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September 21, 2011
The Canadian Music Centre’s record label, Centrediscs, is celebrating its 30th Anniversary and you could win big. How? It’s simple. We want you to get more involved with Canadian music of our Associate Composers. The contest is called “30 Acts of Music” and the prize? The 30 most recent releases of the Centrediscs’ catalogue. Not only that, all participants will be entered in a draw to win a pretty swanky prize.
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September 20, 2011
It is with great pleasure that the APA announces an exciting partnership with the Canadian Music Centre at our upcoming conference Contact East
For more information about Contact East please go to the website at http://www.contacteast.ca or click on this link...
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It is with great pleasure that the APA announces an exciting partnership with the Canadian Music Centre at our upcoming conference Contact East
For more information about Contact East please go to the website at http://www.contacteast.ca or click on this link...
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September 19, 2011
Société de musique contemporaine du Québec dedicates its 3rd Homage Series to Associate Composer Ana Sokolovic.
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September 8, 2011
CMC Associate Composer Iman Habibi among the winners of the SOCAN Foundation Awards for Young Audio-visual Composers.
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September 6, 2011
CMC Associate Composer Gabriel Dharmoo among the Génération 2012 - ECM+ winners.
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September 1, 2011
The CMC Prairie Region invites emerging composers to enter this annual competition to be produced in February 2012 with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra.
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August 30, 2011
Congratulations to CMC Associate Composer Cassandra Miller on winning the 2011 Jules Léger Prize for New Chamber Music for Bel Canto
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August 15, 2011
SOCAN Foundation fetes 12 young composers at annual awards. The jury, comprised of CMC Associate Composers Stephen Chatman, James Rolfe, and Robert Normandeau judged over 200 entries to award $29,250 in prizes.
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July 22, 2011
Harry Somers' opera Louis Riel hailed as a personal story and national epic - but when will we see more performances?
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July 5, 2011
Stellar Canadian composer Malcolm Forsyth passes away at the age of 74.
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July 1, 2011
CMC Commences with its summers hours.
Our hours will be Monday to Thurday: 9 until 5 and Friday: 9 until 12 through the summer finishing on September 2nd 2011.
June 30, 2011
CMC Composers and Centrediscs Recordings Nominated for Western Canadian Music Awards.
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June 28, 2011
Job Posting at CMC British Columbia : Administrator position, permanent full-time starting July 25, 2011.
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June 27, 2011
Two prestigious awards for composer Gabriel Dharmoo: Fernand Lindsay Composition Award 2011 (Prix d'Europe) and the 2011 Robert Fleming Prize from The Canadian Council for the Arts.
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June 22, 2011
Composer Paul Steenhuisen one of seven Canadian artists honoured with Victor Martyn Lynch-Staunton Award
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Composer Paul Steenhuisen one of seven Canadian artists honoured with Victor Martyn Lynch-Staunton Award
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June 22, 2011
Flood the Prairies with Canadian music
Spread the joy of Canadian music in your community! To find out how to donate 50 CDs in your name to a library, school or other institution of your choice on the Prairies
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June 10, 2011
Composer Malcolm Forsyth: Out of crisis, a musical creation from the Globe and Mail
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Composer Malcolm Forsyth: Out of crisis, a musical creation from the Globe and Mail
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June 6, 2011
The Canada Post Strike
All loan requests are sent by regular Canada Post but in the event of a postal strike packages may be disrupted. If you require your materials by a certain date, please call us with your credit card information and we will be happy to arrange for a courier. Call us on 416.961.6601.
The Canada Post Strike
All loan requests are sent by regular Canada Post but in the event of a postal strike packages may be disrupted. If you require your materials by a certain date, please call us with your credit card information and we will be happy to arrange for a courier. Call us on 416.961.6601.
May 25, 2011
The Canadian Music Centre is delighted to return to Doors Open Toronto. Come visit the beautiful home of our National Office.
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The Canadian Music Centre is delighted to return to Doors Open Toronto. Come visit the beautiful home of our National Office.
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May 17, 2011
Recording collection of Harry Somers’ music culminates with DVD release of the opera Louis Riel and CD release of Live from Toronto
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Recording collection of Harry Somers’ music culminates with DVD release of the opera Louis Riel and CD release of Live from Toronto
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May 17, 2011
Canadian Music Centre Announces Esther Gelber Fund Commission Art of Time Ensemble presents Jonathan Goldmith
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Canadian Music Centre Announces Esther Gelber Fund Commission Art of Time Ensemble presents Jonathan Goldmith
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May 17, 2011
My big realization from New Music 101 is how musicians should talk more to their audiences
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My big realization from New Music 101 is how musicians should talk more to their audiences
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May 13, 2011
Julian Armour recognized with Canadian Music Award, Honoured for commitment to Canadian composers from The Ottawa Citizen
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Julian Armour recognized with Canadian Music Award, Honoured for commitment to Canadian composers from The Ottawa Citizen
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May 10, 2011
Julian Armour and Dr. Patricia Shand win Canadian League of Composers and Canadian Music Centre’s 2011 Friends of Canadian Music Awards
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Julian Armour and Dr. Patricia Shand win Canadian League of Composers and Canadian Music Centre’s 2011 Friends of Canadian Music Awards
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May 9, 2011
Job posting at CMC Ontario for CMC-Ontario Regional Director.
As Regional Director for Ontario you will provide dynamic leadership for all CMC Ontario undertakings and carry out the CMC mandate in Ontario in consultation with the Executive Director and the Regional Advisory Council. For more information or to find out how to apply please click on the link below:
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Job posting at CMC Ontario for CMC-Ontario Regional Director.
As Regional Director for Ontario you will provide dynamic leadership for all CMC Ontario undertakings and carry out the CMC mandate in Ontario in consultation with the Executive Director and the Regional Advisory Council. For more information or to find out how to apply please click on the link below:
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May 4, 2011
Job posting at CMC QC for CMC-QC new regional director.
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Job posting at CMC QC for CMC-QC new regional director.
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May 4, 2011
Landmark Recording Project Comes to a Dramatic Finalé with the release of a DVD of the opera, Louis Riel
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Landmark Recording Project Comes to a Dramatic Finalé with the release of a DVD of the opera, Louis Riel
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May 3, 2011
CMC Associate Composer Elizabeth Raum to be featured in a three one-hour programs on "Regina 101" by Elaine Yeomans on CJTR 91.3 FM.
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CMC Associate Composer Elizabeth Raum to be featured in a three one-hour programs on "Regina 101" by Elaine Yeomans on CJTR 91.3 FM.
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May 2, 2011
Congratulations to CMC Associate Composer Juliet Palmer who will take up the Creative New Zealand-Jack C Richards Composer in Residence at Te Koki, the New Zealand School of Music in Wellington in late July!
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Congratulations to CMC Associate Composer Juliet Palmer who will take up the Creative New Zealand-Jack C Richards Composer in Residence at Te Koki, the New Zealand School of Music in Wellington in late July!
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April 27, 2011
Nick Storring takes Toronto Emerging Composer Award. The Canadian Music Centre – Ontario Region, is thrilled to announce Nick Storring as the winner of this year’s Toronto Emerging Composer Award, with an honorable mention to composer/pianist Adam Sherkin for his strong showing in the competition
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Nick Storring takes Toronto Emerging Composer Award. The Canadian Music Centre – Ontario Region, is thrilled to announce Nick Storring as the winner of this year’s Toronto Emerging Composer Award, with an honorable mention to composer/pianist Adam Sherkin for his strong showing in the competition
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April 21, 2011
Associate Composer Robert Rival named Edmonton Symphony Orchestra's composer in residence.
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Associate Composer Robert Rival named Edmonton Symphony Orchestra's composer in residence.
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April 20, 2011
Canadian League of Composers celebrates its 60th anniversary, and looks to the future.
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Canadian League of Composers celebrates its 60th anniversary, and looks to the future.
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April 8, 2011
Four stars for Ann Southam's Glass Houses Revisited performed by Christina Petrowska-Quilico.
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Four stars for Ann Southam's Glass Houses Revisited performed by Christina Petrowska-Quilico.
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April 4, 2011
We are delighted to announce that the Ann Southam Tribute will be recorded by the CBC for broadcast on CBC Radio 2's The Signal with host Laurie Brown on May 14, 2011.
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We are delighted to announce that the Ann Southam Tribute will be recorded by the CBC for broadcast on CBC Radio 2's The Signal with host Laurie Brown on May 14, 2011.
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April 4, 2011
"Where do our Canadian contemporary composers go in order to feel like they have a home?" asks writes Scott Honsberger of Canada Arts Connect Magazine in this article about the Canadian Music Centre
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"Where do our Canadian contemporary composers go in order to feel like they have a home?" asks writes Scott Honsberger of Canada Arts Connect Magazine in this article about the Canadian Music Centre
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